opperhoofd

== Dutch == === Etymology === From opper- +‎ hoofd. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɔ.pərˌɦoːft/ Hyphenation: op‧per‧hoofd === Noun === opperhoofd n (plural opperhoofden, diminutive opperhoofdje n) a tribal chief, a chieftain, a paramount chief Synonyms: stamhoofd, granman a pope (historical) a leader of a colony (historical) a military commander (archaic, nautical) a captain Synonym: kapitein (obsolete) a leader of any group ==== Derived terms ==== opperhoofdig ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: opperhoof